Obituaries
Tristan Howard Mackey
Sep 9, 2025
Tristan Howard Mackey, age 50 years, passed away at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia, September 9, 2025. He was born June 13, 1975, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Hillsville, Virginia, where Tristan grew up. He was a member of the Hillsville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He graduated from...
Christopher Boyd Hooper
Sep 23, 2025
Christopher Boyd Hooper, 19, of Christiansburg was born on January 23, 2006 to Wade and Lorie Hooper. Christopher went to be with Jesus on September 23, 2025 after a long battle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hooper; paternal grandparents, Boyd and Faye Hooper; maternal grandfather, Calvin Hinkley; uncle, Larry Hooper, and aunt, Tammy Hinkley St. Clair.
Christopher is...
Monica Marie Weinzapfel
Aug 13, 2025
Monica Marie Weinzapfel, known to the many who love her as “Moni” passed to the other side at her home the evening of August 13, 2025, in the loving care of family and friends.
Monica was born in Evansville, Indiana, June 3 rd , 1952, the daughter of the late Linus “Mac” Weinzapfel and Edith (née Schenk) Weinzapfel Hagan. In addition...
Pamela M. Carney
Sep 18, 2025
Pamela M. Carney, of Floyd County, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in 1941, Pamela (Pam) was the daughter of the late Captain Harold and Helen Mathis, Tuckerton, New Jersey. Pamela’s grand adventure with her husband of 48 years, Armand, ended with his death on March 17, 2008. During their marriage she traveled frequently with Armand for...
Samuel Duke Raines
Sep 15, 2025
Samuel Duke Raines, 77 of Elliston, passed away September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Richardson; father, Samuel N. Raines; wife, Karen A. Raines; brother, Kenny Raines; daughter, Mary J. Raines; son, Johnny Dooley; and aunt, Edith Richardson.
Duke is survived by his children, Travis Raines, Karen L. Raines, Marjorie Beth Raines; son-in-law, Ed Fortune; grandchildren,...
Chase Alexander Huddleston
Sep 13, 2025
Chase Alexander Huddleston, a vibrant soul whose laughter could light up any room, left this world far to soon on September 13, 2025, at the tender age of 19. Born on October 7, 2005, Chase embodied a spirit of joy and authenticity that left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
From a young age, Chase was known...
Robert Thomas Jones, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
Robert Thomas Jones, Jr., 76, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1949, in Pearisburg, Virginia and graduated from Christiansburg High School and New River Community College with a degree in Instrumentation. He began working for Kroger when he was 16 years old...
Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
Palmer Leslie ‘Dude’ Griffith, Jr., 89 of Christiansburg, passed away September 13, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1936, to the late Palmer Leslie Griffith, Sr. and Sylvia Eanes Grifith.
In addition to his parents, Dude was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jackie Gray Griffith; brothers, L. L. ‘Red’ Griffith, Sr., Robert ‘Bob’ Griffith; son-in-law, J....
Donald Garrett Overton
Sep 8, 2025
Donald Garrett Overton, 83 of Floyd, passed away September 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Carrie Overton; brothers, Billy, Leo, Melvin, and Roy; sisters, Dorthy, Ruby; stepdaughters, Rachel C. Belcher and Robyn Robinson.
Donald is survived by his ex-wife, Sharon Overton; sons, Garrett Overton, Caleb Overton (Monica), Dezmen, Matthew DyShay; grandsons, Ezekiel Overton, Sean Overton;...
Barry Ratliff
Sep 5, 2025
Barry Ratliff, born September 15, 1953, passed away on September 5, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Joyce Kirk Ratliff and the late Hubert Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Ratliff.
Barry shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Selina Ratliff. Together they...
Pamela Perkinson Johnson
Sep 1, 2025
Pamela Perkinson Johnson, 77, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Pam was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Clyde Owen & Opal McBride Perkinson. Pam went on to marry Jere Lane Johnson and they had two children together.
Christopher Brian Johnson was their son who passed away in 2012. He married Sara Harris...
Velva Jean Wirt
Sep 1, 2025
Velva Jean Wirt, born February 17, 1938, age 87 of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Monday, September 1, 2025. Her niece and caretaker, Carol Linkous, was by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Camuel ‘Cam’ Cantrell. Velva was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wirt; brothers, Jim Cantrell and Bob...
Hassell F Boothe
Sep 1, 2025
Hassell Francis Boothe passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 95, while residing at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.
Hassell was the first child of Lily Mae Jarrells Boothe and Giles Boothe, born July 23, 1930 in Floyd County, Virginia. He said he had to walk a few miles to the bus...
Elmer Lee Hall
Sep 1, 2025
Elmer Lee Hall, 87, of Christiansburg VA entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2025. Preceding him in death are his parents, Glen Hall Sr. and Janie Wheeling Hall; brothers, Ottie Hall, Cecil Hall; sisters, Thelma Davis, Mary Ellen Johnson.
Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mammie Hall; sons, Daniel Hall, David Hall; sister, Betty Lou Hendricks...
Elizabeth Ann Smith
Aug 31, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Smith, 84, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Merrimack, Virginia, to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Elizabeth later moved with her family to Pilot, Virginia, where she made her lifelong home and...
John Randall Beasley
Aug 27, 2025
John Randall Beasley was born on March 18, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee. He passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2025 at his home in Riner, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Beasley, and his mother, Eugenia Paul Beasley, and by his stepson, Vincent Lumia. John leaves behind a brother, Mark W. Beasley of Murfreesboro, Tennessee...
Joseph (Joe) Harris
Aug 23, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Harris of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of August 23rd, 2025.
He was born October 4th, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland to his mother, Natalie Oxendine and his father, Billy Joe Harris. Joe is preceded in death by his mother. Natalie.
Joe was a long-time employee of Terminix in Roanoke. He was THE...
Kenneth Allen Altizer
Aug 22, 2025
Kenneth Allen Altizer, passed away on August 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 3, 1931, Kenneth was a native of Christiansburg, where he spent over six decades.
Kenneth dedicated his career to serving VDOT in a maintenance role lasting over 30 years. He attended Willis High School.
Kenneth was an avid bowler, enjoying the sport well into his...
Edward Carter Turner, Jr
Aug 21, 2025
Edward Carter Turner, Jr. (Ned), of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 17, 1933, in Lynnhaven, Virginia to Mary Foster Turner and Edward Carter Turner, Sr., Ned lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion to family, and service to his community.
A proud graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI),...
John Miles
Aug 19, 2025
John Miles, 89 of Bland County, VA, passed away August 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Miles; granddaughter, Laura Custer; siblings, Frank 'Sonny' Miles, James 'Jim' Miles (twin), Bettie Lorton, Barbara Rife.
John is survived by his son, Johnny Miles (John Miles, II); son-in-law, Charles & Dolly Custer; granddaughter, Bety & Jeremy Hayes; great-grandsons, Chandler...
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